[1] The film story revolves around a young man Surya who has Photophobia, a genetic disorder that prevents him from going into the sunlight during the day.

He is raised by his single mother and falls in love with a TV anchor.

He doesn't reveal this medical condition to his lady love as he reasons that she may respond negatively.

Karthik Keramalu of IBNLive wrote "'Surya vs Surya' is a thoroughly enjoyable fair.

[2] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of The Hindu opined that the film had a "good premise" and "could have been so much better", she added.